Holistic / Natural Medicine

[happeemommee]

What state do you think has the highest percentage of Holistic Medicine practitioners? Do you know of any states that covers these types of services, insurance wise? I thought Vermont did, but I'm not positive.

I'm talking midwifery, naturopathic, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, etc.

Thanks!

[AnonChick]

Midwifery isn't a holistic/natural medicine. It's an allopathic medical adjunct respected and integrated into modern allopathic medicine pretty much worldwide. As far as I know, all hospitals have midwives available and/or accept midwives in their maternity wards, all medical birthing centers have them, and most private practices either have a midwife on staff, or have a list of midwives available on referral.

[happeemommee]

When you work with a non-nurse midwife, whether it be a lay midwife or a certified professional midwife, it is considered a holistic service. I'm not talking about nurse midwives.

A holistic midwife looks at the whole woman, not just her pregnancy. It's a whole different philosophy of treatment, that most nurse-midwives are not knowledgeable about, unless of course, they are holistically trained.

[Mikala43]

In Hawaii my current medical insurance (UHA) covers acupuncture and chiropractic. My previous medical insurance (HMAA) covered natureopaths (sp!).

[happeemommee]

Thanks, Mikala. Are these types of services readily available where you are? Or are they hard to find?

[AnonChick]

I have Aetna insurance and it covers chiropractic and acupuncture if referred by the primary physician, with a limited number of visits and a max yearly coverage amount. So, if the chiro says "come back every week for the next 5 years for regular adjustments," you'll have to pay out of pocket. But if it's to treat a -specific- problem (such as accute tortocullis) that can be treated in a couple weeks worth of visits, then it's covered with just the initial co-pay ($10).

[happeemommee]

Wow, Anon! That's really cool! I think chiro is covered in most places, with most insurances now, but acupuncture is rare, I think. Have you ever gone to acupuncture? I haven't yet, but it worked wonders for one of my daughters!